Current Events

5 of the 45 questions on the Danish citizenship test are about current events from the past 6 months.

Important to know

The current events questions are NOT covered by the study material. You need to follow Danish news on your own for the 6 months leading up to the exam. These 5 questions count toward the 36 correct answers you need to pass.

Which topics should you follow?

Political decisions

Important laws, elections, government formation, and EU votes

Budget billsEU presidencyNew reforms

Royal events

Succession of the throne, royal weddings, and official visits

King Frederik XQueen MaryState visits

International affairs

Denmark's role in NATO, the EU, and international conflicts

Ukraine supportGreenland policyArctic strategy

Culture and sports

National achievements and cultural milestones

Olympic medalsFilm awardsMajor festivals

Tips for keeping up with current events

  • Follow DR News daily for the last 6 months before the exam
  • Read weekly news summaries on tv2.dk
  • Pay attention to the Prime Minister's New Year speech
  • Follow the King's New Year speech
  • Keep an eye on major sporting events with Danish participation

When should you start following the news?

Exam: June 3, 2026
Follow news from: December 2025

Events from approx. December 2025 to June 2026 may appear on the exam

Exam: November 25, 2026
Follow news from: May 2026

Events from approx. May 2026 to November 2026 may appear on the exam